Bottom Line:  If you were holding any Columbus City income tax or payroll tax forms because of their office closure, you should mail them now.

The Details:  The Columbus City Income Tax Division temporarily closed its offices on March 18^th, in accordance with Mayor Ginther’s declaration of a city emergency.  At that time, they asked that no returns or payments be mailed until they reopened.  They resumed operations with limited staffing on May 5^th, so income tax forms and payments may be mailed any time now.

The deadline to file and pay any 2019 balance due is July 15^th.  First and second quarter estimated tax payments for 2020 are also deferred to July 15^th.  This is true not only for Columbus city tax, but all Ohio cities, as well as federal, Ohio and Ohio School District income tax returns.  Most other states deferred their filing deadlines as well, but if you are filing anything outside of Ohio, check the state revenue department website to confirm.

Unlike income tax returns, deadlines for employer payroll tax filings did not change.  If you have not yet filed your first quarter 2020 payroll returns, you should do so as soon as possible.